TAKACAT T340LS User manual

Owners Manual – T340LS (Slim):
Boat Manufacturer:
AIR YACHT Ltd. - 3 Owens Rd, Epsom - Auckland 10 3 - Neuseeland - www.takacat.com
Please note the information gi en on the rating plate attached on the transom plate and the information
on the inside of the tubes.
All Takacats are designed for short shaft engines. Outboard motors with long shafts or extra long shafts
must not be used.
The transom tubes must not be used as towing brackets. Only the tow rings in the stern area and in the
bow area may be used for towing. To a oid damage, it is essential to ensure gentle gas changes.
Assemply boat:
1. First, the lower Transom rod must be inserted from behind into the two little tubes.
A little bit water or a little bit dish soap makes them easier to slide into.
The transverse pressure plate of the transom rod or the Screwing tongues with the drill holes must
face up . You can see it on the video.
. Then the upper Transom rod must be inserted from the front into the upper two little tubes.
A little bit water or a little bit dish soap makes them easier to slide into.
The transverse pressure plate of the transom rod or the Screwing tongues with the drill holes must
face down. You can see it on the video.
3. Then the both catamaran tubes must be inflated to 0mbar. Maximum pressure is 50mbar. The
Halkey-Roberts valve must be set to inflate, meaning the valve mechanism must pop out a bit.
4. When the two tubes are inflated, the two bottom flaps must be placed around the lower transom
bar and closed.
5. Then the floor must be inserted and inflated to a minimum of 600mbar. The maximum pressure is
689mbar. The Halkey-Roberts valve must be set to inflate, meaning the valve mechanism must pop
out a bit. When inflating, always press the ground slightly on the sides.
6. Douple transom plate with central screw fixing:
The following basic video descripes how the transom has to be assembled:
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Place the smaller transom plate with the rating plate from the front onto the stainless steel
receptacles of the transom tubes and insert the central fastening nut through the attachment hole
with a slotted spacer. Insert the rear transom plate also the fixing screw and coat the last threads of
the fixing screw, e.g. light with transparent lubricant from Liqui Moly. Then hand-tighten the ring
nut with a shim under it. Fix the central transom mounting with a 17 mm socket wrench and a lock
nut for the ring nut. Do not use brute force when screwing. Do not use brute force when screwing.
Lubricating the threads ser es to pre ent the threads of the screw and ring nut from caking, for
which V4A stainless steel tends. When using a Torqeedo Travel 503, 1003 or 1103, a wooden or
plastic spacer plate must be placed between the inner transom plate and the pressure plates of the
toggle screw connection so that the toggle screw connections do not press into the upper transom
rod. The minimum dimensions of the distance plate are 140 x 40 x 10mm (width/height/depth).
7. When installing an outboard motor (short shaft), it is essential to ensure that the washers of the
toggle fittings of the outboard motor mount do not press in the upper transom rod and cause
structural damage. If necessary, use a spacer plate. Camp3 (www.camp3.eu) offers a plastic
spacer plate that can be screwed under the stainless steel plate of the inner transom plate.
8. Then the floor must be fixed in front over the two side rings.
9. Inflate the included flat seat with 00mbar, position it where you need it. You can fixed it at the
inside rings.
10.Finaly the two oars must be assembled and mounted on the oarlocks and be fixed at the end.
11.The optional wheels are plugged into the corresponding brackets on the lower transom mount on
the left and right. The optimum position is given when the wheels are inside. This ensures that the
maximum left-to-right deflection is available to a possibly installed outboard motor when switching
to the floating position. The construction of the wheels is designed for the boat weights. Additional
engines, tanks and luggage cannot be transported with it.
1 .The optional fishing rod holders are inserted from the inside into the left and right retainers of the
upper transom mount until the interlock heads indicate proper seating.
Maintenance:
Regularly check valves, stitching, ribbons, hooks, screws and nuts on your Takacat boat. Pontoons are more
alive than a plastic hull and their constant movement can cause fatigue damage. It is important to keep the
pontoons sufficiently inflated. Under-inflation will cause more water resistance and thus slowing. Regularly
check the pontoon mounts to the transom and hull and other joints in the tubes. In smaller inflatables
between any loose floorboards and pontoons, it is important to keep areas clean from dirt and debris that
could rub and wear down the pontoon.
Cleaning basically requires no more than a cleanser, a brush and a sponge for managing the cleaning and
maintenance of the boats pontoons.
Soap: Mix the soap with water according to instructions on the package. Scrub the pontoons with a sponge
or scrubbing brush. Rinse off with water. Never use high pressure when cleaning the boat, it can damage
the stitches or fabric of the pontoons, etc.
Storage:
TAKACAT Sport or Lite inflatables can be stored either inflated or in a storage case. When stored in a bag,
the bag must be dry. Take this opportunity to clean sand etc. from between the floorboard and pontoons.
When it comes to winter, there are some basic tips. The boat does best not to stand in freezing
temperatures, although it is not a must to have it indoors. If you cover the boat, do not use a vinyl tarp and
let some air out of the pontoons.
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Notice:
1. Check the correct seating and proper strength of the transom components at least before each ride,
including the screw connections on the transom and the attachments of any outboards installed. It
is essential to follow the instructions and safety regulations of the outboard manufacturer.
. The Takacat tubes are equipped with safety relief valves. This ensures that any dangerous excess
pressure is dissipated in strong sunlight to prevent damage to the tubes. If the outside temperature
then drops again, this may cause the air pressures to be no longer the correct values. Therefore,
always check the correct air pressure values of the tubes and the high pressure floor before each
ride. In the event of heat changes during the day, be sure to check the pressure values of all air-
filled components and correct them to the correct pressure values to avoid damage. The high
pressure floor is not equipped with a pressure relief valve. Therefore avoid excessive sunlight on the
high-pressure floor and check and, if necessary, correct the air pressure values. When the boat is
not in use, we strongly recommend that you store it in the shade or under a cover to avoid
overheating and increased air pressure in the hoses and in the high pressure floor. An inflatable
boat that remains inflated over several days can lose pressure. According to ISO 6185, a pressure
drop of 20% is allowed within 24 hours.
In inflatable boats, valve seats may settle slightly after production due to fluctuations and
movements of heat, allowing air to escape. In this case, there are two valve wrenches in the repair
box. The key with smaller teeth is compatible with Halkey-Roberts air inlet outlet valves, the key
with coarser teeth is compatible with both overpressure safety valves. Slightly turn the valve insert
to the left with the appropriate valve wrench so that the lower slip friction can take effect and then
turn it by hand to the right => https: www.youtube.com watch?v=wLY4nj24-BE
3. The transom mounts are made of 304 grade stainless steel, also known as V A steel. V A steel is
harder than V4A steel due to the higher carbon content but is not permanently seawater resistant,
i. After every use of seawater, the Takacat, especially the transom construction incl. slip wheels,
must be washed off with fresh water, rinsed and dried. If you use the takacat as a tender then it is
sufficient if the rinsing with fresh water takes place after returning to the mothership.
If required, a stainless steel cleaner and a seawater-proof stainless steel protector are
recommended, see www.inoxliner.com
4. The transom plates are made of glued boat plywood with additional protective coating. The
wooden transom plates must be checked regularly for damage and repainted if necessary. If the
boat is to remain in the water for a longer period of time, e.g. for several days, the transom plates
must be treated accordingly with an additional protective coating.
5. Torqeedo Tra el 503/1003/1103 - When using a Torqeedo Travel 503, 1003 or 1103, a wooden or
plastic spacer plate must be placed between the inner transom plate and the pressure plates of the
toggle screw connection so that the toggle screw connections do not press into the upper transom
rod. The minimum dimensions of the distance plate are 140 x 40 x 10mm (width/height/depth).
6. The tubes of the Takacats are provided on the underside with protective strips. Nevertheless, you
must avoid contact with sharp objects to prevent damage. It is urgent to move the dinghy with
utmost care in areas of shallow water. Be sure not to damage the Takacat's hoses and high-pressure
airfloor with sharp and / or sharp-edged objects.
7. In your own interest and in the interests of any persons traveling with you, make sure that all
necessary safety precautions have been taken and that all necessary rescue equipment has been
carried and if necessary created.
8. If you do not have a formal boating training, we recommend that you take a boat safety course in
which you learn the skills of good seamanship, such as: Navigation, safety, the environment, boat
handling, linen handling, docking, troubleshooting engine problems, and appropriate responses in
emergencies. The skills you learn in a boating course are ne er wasted and can not only be helpful
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in an emergency, but also life-sa ing.
9. If you want to have best performance with minimum ventilation events on the prop the use of a
Permatrim hydrofoil plate is highly recommended. Made from marine aluminum, these hydrofoil
plates quadruple the outboard's anti-ventilation plate and significantly reduce ventilation. In
addition, they stabilize the handling of the inflatable boat as a fixed trim panel with their lateral
fins.
Specification – T340LS (Slim)
•Length/Width: 3,40 x 1,36m
•Draft: 0, m
•Tube Diameter: 0,4 m
•Max. Tube Pressure: 50mbar
•Max. Floor Pressure: 680mbar
•Max. Person: 3
•Max. Loading: 355kg
(including engine)
•Max. Engine Power: 7,35KW / 10HP
•Max. Engine Mass: 50kg
•Length of Shaft: S
•CE Design Catagory: C
All information contained herein has been compiled with the utmost care and to the best of our knowledge.
Nevertheless, mistakes can not be completely ruled out. For this reason, TAKACAT (Friedel Hacker - Dipl.-
Ing.) has been made to point out that they do not assume any warranty or legal responsibility or any liability
for consequences resulting from incorrect information can. The specifications of the products which
TAKACAT distributes and / or offers as a dealer were taken over by the respective manufacturer. TAKACAT
accepts no liability for their accuracy. Maximum figures apply under optimal conditions (environment,
system configuration, software, etc.). We are always grateful for the notification of any errors. Changes and
errors excepted.
General Importer:
TAKACAT
Inh. Friedel Hacker (Dipl.-Ing.)
Leibnizstraße 3
53498 Bad Breisig (Germany)
Tel.: [phone]
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Web: www.takacat.de / www.takacat.com
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